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The role of religion and faith in the psychological and spiritual lives of LGBTQ+ persons Faith IntegrationTalks & Lectures

The role of religion and faith in the psychological and spiritual lives of LGBTQ+ persons

Presentation: Emily Helder & Ellie Jones Abstract: A growing body of research is examining the role that religion, religious communities, and faith experiences play in the psychological functioning of LGBTQ+ persons (Brewster, 2015; Lefevor, 2021, Levy, 2013). Findings have revealed a complex interplay of religion…
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April 18, 2023
Using the PEERS Program with Adopted Adolescents: Growth in Friendship Skills Adoption & Foster CareChildhood AdversityTalks & Lectures

Using the PEERS Program with Adopted Adolescents: Growth in Friendship Skills

https://youtu.be/8XkYfbu5o7s An interdisciplinary team from the Calvin University Psychology and Social Work departments along with community clinicians have been running a program with adopted adolescents seeking to grow in their friendship-making skills. This presentation will describe the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational…
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October 21, 2021
Ensuring Holistic Inclusion for Adopted Students Adoption & Foster CareChildhood AdversityFaith IntegrationTalks & Lectures

Ensuring Holistic Inclusion for Adopted Students

https://youtu.be/_JxD4fojKMQ Professional Development for All Belong, Center for Inclusive Education. March 24, 2021 Students who are adopted may face unique, and sometimes unrecognized, barriers to inclusion and belongingness within educational settings. In this workshop we will discuss the narratives that are present around adoption, especially…
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March 30, 2021